
As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner, Menrva Books earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more
Wordsmith was written to counter students’ objections to textbooks being too dry, too irrelevant, and too big, and is Pearson’s value-priced option that students will appreciate across the developmental writing curriculum.Pamela Arlov wrote the Wordsmith series for instructors who genuinely want to connect with their students. To engage students and enable instructors to meet students where they are, Pam Arlov provides students with just the right balance of instruction and practice via relevant instruction, plenty of visuals, and an inviting writing style that students really respond to. Wordsmith covers the rhetorical modes, is realistic, and does not overwhelm students with too much information.0205252001 / 9780205252008 Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing (with MyWritingLab with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card)Package consists of0205251277 / 9780205251278 Wordsmith: A Guide to College Writing0205752624 / 9780205752621 MyWritingLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
This text addresses the challenge of teaching developmental writing by providing a concise, accessible, and engaging alternative to traditional, overly dense academic textbooks. Author Pamela Arlov leverages her experience in the classroom to create a curriculum that balances direct instruction with practical application. By focusing on rhetorical modes and utilizing a visual-heavy approach, the book aims to bridge the gap between academic requirements and student engagement levels.
What You Will Find
The text is regarded as a practical, student-centered resource within the developmental writing curriculum, specifically valued for its brevity and focus on accessibility. Its design suggests a focus on high-utility instruction that prioritizes student retention and application over exhaustive theoretical discourse.
Page Count:
610
Publication Date:
2011-10-15
Publisher:
Longman
ISBN-10:
0205252001
ISBN-13:
9780205252008
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!